Rubio urges G20 cooperation amid rifts over wars in Ukraine, Middle East
US officials said they skipped a traditional G20 family photo after European officials refused to be photographed with Lavrov.
US officials have skipped a traditional Group of 20 (G20) family photo, opting to avoid a spectacle that could overshadow the meeting. European officials refused to be photographed with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, with British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband directly addressing Lavrov, accusing Russia of killing innocent civilians during the war in Ukraine.
Lavrov responded, stating Russia's position on the conflict remains unchanged. The group faced significant divisions over the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, with many G20 ministers expressing concerns about participating in the meeting. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the need for cooperation to address interconnected crises threatening global energy, food supply, trade, and freedom of navigation.
Despite the divisions, some G20 members expressed agreement on the severity of economic challenges caused by the Middle East conflict. Efforts are ongoing to navigate US-China strategic competition and address supply chain issues and critical minerals needed for advanced technologies.
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